Building Family Capacity: supporting multiple family members to implement aided Language modeling / Sarah N. DOUGLAS in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-7 (July 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-7 (July 2023) . - p.2587-2599 Titre : Building Family Capacity: supporting multiple family members to implement aided Language modeling Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Sarah N. DOUGLAS, Auteur ; Hedda MEADAN, Auteur ; Elizabeth E. BIGGS, Auteur ; Atikah BAGAWAN, Auteur ; Adriana Kaori TEROL, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2587-2599 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Family-centered capacity-building practices have been shown to benefit children and families. However, limited research explores these practices for children who use augmentative and alternative communication. This study explored an intervention to teach family members to implement an Aided Language Modeling (ALM) strategy across natural activities at home. A single case multiple probe design was used to evaluate the intervention with five family members and a girl with autism. Results showed the intervention increased family members' percentage of high-fidelity ALM strategy use and rate of ALM. Descriptively, a modest increase was also observed in the proportion of the child?s communication using the speech-generating device. Social validity interviews suggested the goals, procedures, and outcomes were socially valid and supported family capacity building. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05492-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=507 [article] Building Family Capacity: supporting multiple family members to implement aided Language modeling [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sarah N. DOUGLAS, Auteur ; Hedda MEADAN, Auteur ; Elizabeth E. BIGGS, Auteur ; Atikah BAGAWAN, Auteur ; Adriana Kaori TEROL, Auteur . - p.2587-2599. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-7 (July 2023) . - p.2587-2599 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Family-centered capacity-building practices have been shown to benefit children and families. However, limited research explores these practices for children who use augmentative and alternative communication. This study explored an intervention to teach family members to implement an Aided Language Modeling (ALM) strategy across natural activities at home. A single case multiple probe design was used to evaluate the intervention with five family members and a girl with autism. Results showed the intervention increased family members' percentage of high-fidelity ALM strategy use and rate of ALM. Descriptively, a modest increase was also observed in the proportion of the child?s communication using the speech-generating device. Social validity interviews suggested the goals, procedures, and outcomes were socially valid and supported family capacity building. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05492-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=507

Communicative Behavior in the Natural Environment / Hedda MEADAN in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 23-1 (March 2008)  

Public ISBD [article]  inFocus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities > 23-1 (March 2008) . - p.37-48 Titre : Communicative Behavior in the Natural Environment Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Hedda MEADAN, Auteur ; James HALLE, Auteur ; Michaelene M. OSTROSKY, Auteur ; Lizanne DESTEFANO, Auteur Année de publication : 2008 Article en page(s) : p.37-48 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many individuals with developmental disabilities show delays in the development of sophisticated communication skills. Listeners often misunderstand their unconventional means of communication, and breakdowns occur. A communication repair is a second attempt to communicate a message when a breakdown is encountered. Qualitative methods were employed to assess and describe the communication repairs used by two young children with autism spectrum disorders who had limited expressive language. During natural observations, only one of the two participating children was observed to repair his initial requests. The results suggest that in contrast to the emphasis in the literature that development is the primary determinant of repair behavior, variables in the children's social and physical environment influenced their communication repair behavior. Implications for practice and research are described. Key Words: communicative functions • communication • autism spectrum disorders • young children • nonverbal En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1088357607311444 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=333 [article] Communicative Behavior in the Natural Environment [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Hedda MEADAN, Auteur ; James HALLE, Auteur ; Michaelene M. OSTROSKY, Auteur ; Lizanne DESTEFANO, Auteur . - 2008 . - p.37-48. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities > 23-1 (March 2008) . - p.37-48 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many individuals with developmental disabilities show delays in the development of sophisticated communication skills. Listeners often misunderstand their unconventional means of communication, and breakdowns occur. A communication repair is a second attempt to communicate a message when a breakdown is encountered. Qualitative methods were employed to assess and describe the communication repairs used by two young children with autism spectrum disorders who had limited expressive language. During natural observations, only one of the two participating children was observed to repair his initial requests. The results suggest that in contrast to the emphasis in the literature that development is the primary determinant of repair behavior, variables in the children's social and physical environment influenced their communication repair behavior. Implications for practice and research are described. Key Words: communicative functions • communication • autism spectrum disorders • young children • nonverbal En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1088357607311444 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=333

Correlation Between Gaze Behaviors and Social Communication Skills of Young Autistic Children: A Meta-Analysis of Eye-Tracking Studies / Christy D. YOON in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-3 (March 2025) . - p.843-861 Titre : Correlation Between Gaze Behaviors and Social Communication Skills of Young Autistic Children: A Meta-Analysis of Eye-Tracking Studies Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Christy D. YOON, Auteur ; Yan XIA, Auteur ; Adriana Kaori TEROL, Auteur ; Hedda MEADAN, Auteur ; James D. LEE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.843-861 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This meta-analysis examined correlations between eye-tracking measures of gaze behaviors manifested during dynamic salient social stimuli and behavioral assessment measures of social communication skills of young autistic children. We employed a multilevel model with random effects to perform three separate meta-analyses for correlation between social communication skills and (a) all gaze behaviors, (b) gaze duration, and (c) gaze transition. Subsequently, we performed meta-regression to assess the role of four moderators, including age, continuum of naturalness of stimuli, gaze metric, and area of interest, on correlation effect sizes that were heterogeneous at the population level. A total of 111 correlation coefficients from 17 studies for 1132 young autistic children or children with high-likelihood for autism (Mage range = 6-95 months) were included in this meta-analysis. The correlation effect sizes for all three meta-analyses were significant, supporting the relation between improved gaze behaviors and better social communication skills. In addition, age, gaze metric, and area of interest were significant moderators. This suggests the importance of identifying meaningful gaze behaviors related to social communication skills and the increasingly influential role of gaze behaviors in shaping social communication skills as young autistic children progress through the early childhood stage. The continuum of naturalness of stimuli, however, was revealed to trend towards having a significant moderating effect. Lastly, it is important to note the evidence of potential publication bias. Our findings are discussed in the context of early identification and intervention and unraveling the complex nature of autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06257-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=548 [article] Correlation Between Gaze Behaviors and Social Communication Skills of Young Autistic Children: A Meta-Analysis of Eye-Tracking Studies [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Christy D. YOON, Auteur ; Yan XIA, Auteur ; Adriana Kaori TEROL, Auteur ; Hedda MEADAN, Auteur ; James D. LEE, Auteur . - p.843-861. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-3 (March 2025) . - p.843-861 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This meta-analysis examined correlations between eye-tracking measures of gaze behaviors manifested during dynamic salient social stimuli and behavioral assessment measures of social communication skills of young autistic children. We employed a multilevel model with random effects to perform three separate meta-analyses for correlation between social communication skills and (a) all gaze behaviors, (b) gaze duration, and (c) gaze transition. Subsequently, we performed meta-regression to assess the role of four moderators, including age, continuum of naturalness of stimuli, gaze metric, and area of interest, on correlation effect sizes that were heterogeneous at the population level. A total of 111 correlation coefficients from 17 studies for 1132 young autistic children or children with high-likelihood for autism (Mage range = 6-95 months) were included in this meta-analysis. The correlation effect sizes for all three meta-analyses were significant, supporting the relation between improved gaze behaviors and better social communication skills. In addition, age, gaze metric, and area of interest were significant moderators. This suggests the importance of identifying meaningful gaze behaviors related to social communication skills and the increasingly influential role of gaze behaviors in shaping social communication skills as young autistic children progress through the early childhood stage. The continuum of naturalness of stimuli, however, was revealed to trend towards having a significant moderating effect. Lastly, it is important to note the evidence of potential publication bias. Our findings are discussed in the context of early identification and intervention and unraveling the complex nature of autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06257-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=548

Demographic and autism characteristics as predictors of age of autism diagnosis of individuals with autism in Paraguay / Adriana Kaori TEROL in Autism, 28-10 (October 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 28-10 (October 2024) . - p.2647-2656 Titre : Demographic and autism characteristics as predictors of age of autism diagnosis of individuals with autism in Paraguay Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Adriana Kaori TEROL, Auteur ; Yan XIA, Auteur ; Ronaldo L. Rodas JARA, Auteur ; Hedda MEADAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2647-2656 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  caregivers  diagnosis  low- to middle-income country  Paraguay Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism is a lifelong condition characterized by repetitive and restrictive behaviors and differences in social communication. The reported prevalence of autism has risen exponentially in the past years. Early identification and subsequent early intervention are key to promoting better outcomes for autistic individuals. However, there is a dearth of research focusing on understanding variables that impact the age of diagnosis of autistic children in Paraguay. We collected data from 176 caregivers of autistic individuals aged 18?years or younger who lived in Paraguay and conducted a hierarchical regression analysis to understand whether demographic and clinical variables predicted the age of autism diagnosis in Paraguayan autistic children. Our results indicated that child?s age, child?s age at caregivers' first concerns for their development, and child?s verbal skills were significant predictors of the age of autism diagnosis in Paraguay. Educating caregivers and professionals to increase awareness of autism characteristics and atypical behaviors in social communication beyond verbal skills may support the early identification of autism and subsequent access to early intervention. Lay abstract Autism is a lifelong condition characterized by repetitive behaviors and social communication differences. The reported cases of autism increased globally in the past years. Detecting autism early and providing appropriate supports promptly are crucial for better outcomes. Yet, little research focuses on what factors interplay in the diagnostic process of autistic children in Paraguay. We gathered data from 176 caregivers of autistic children under 18?years in Paraguay. Through a detailed analysis, we found that child?s age, child?s age at the caregiver?s first concerns about their development, and the child?s verbal skills are key in predicting the age of autism diagnosis in Paraguay. Educating caregivers and professionals about autism and social communication development can help identify autism early and provide timely support. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241236527 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=536 [article] Demographic and autism characteristics as predictors of age of autism diagnosis of individuals with autism in Paraguay [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Adriana Kaori TEROL, Auteur ; Yan XIA, Auteur ; Ronaldo L. Rodas JARA, Auteur ; Hedda MEADAN, Auteur . - p.2647-2656. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 28-10 (October 2024) . - p.2647-2656 Mots-clés : autism  caregivers  diagnosis  low- to middle-income country  Paraguay Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism is a lifelong condition characterized by repetitive and restrictive behaviors and differences in social communication. The reported prevalence of autism has risen exponentially in the past years. Early identification and subsequent early intervention are key to promoting better outcomes for autistic individuals. However, there is a dearth of research focusing on understanding variables that impact the age of diagnosis of autistic children in Paraguay. We collected data from 176 caregivers of autistic individuals aged 18?years or younger who lived in Paraguay and conducted a hierarchical regression analysis to understand whether demographic and clinical variables predicted the age of autism diagnosis in Paraguayan autistic children. Our results indicated that child?s age, child?s age at caregivers' first concerns for their development, and child?s verbal skills were significant predictors of the age of autism diagnosis in Paraguay. Educating caregivers and professionals to increase awareness of autism characteristics and atypical behaviors in social communication beyond verbal skills may support the early identification of autism and subsequent access to early intervention. Lay abstract Autism is a lifelong condition characterized by repetitive behaviors and social communication differences. The reported cases of autism increased globally in the past years. Detecting autism early and providing appropriate supports promptly are crucial for better outcomes. Yet, little research focuses on what factors interplay in the diagnostic process of autistic children in Paraguay. We gathered data from 176 caregivers of autistic children under 18?years in Paraguay. Through a detailed analysis, we found that child?s age, child?s age at the caregiver?s first concerns about their development, and the child?s verbal skills are key in predicting the age of autism diagnosis in Paraguay. Educating caregivers and professionals about autism and social communication development can help identify autism early and provide timely support. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241236527 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=536

Experiences of Siblings of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders / Maureen E. ANGELL in Autism Research and Treatment, (January 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > (January 2012) . - 11 p. Titre : Experiences of Siblings of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Maureen E. ANGELL, Auteur ; Hedda MEADAN, Auteur ; Julia B. STONER, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : 11 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and identify their self-reported support needs. We conducted in-person semi-structured interviews with 12 siblings aged 7 to 15 of children aged 6 to 15 with ASDs. Employing a qualitative collective case study research method, we conducted cross-case analyses to address our research questions. Three major themes emerged: (a) descriptions of the sibling subsystem (b) cohesion between and among the siblings, and (c) adaptability of the participant siblings to having family members with ASDs. Discussion of these findings and recommendations for future research contributes to the existing literature on siblings of children with disabilities. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/949586 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=155 [article] Experiences of Siblings of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Maureen E. ANGELL, Auteur ; Hedda MEADAN, Auteur ; Julia B. STONER, Auteur . - 2012 . - 11 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > (January 2012) . - 11 p. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and identify their self-reported support needs. We conducted in-person semi-structured interviews with 12 siblings aged 7 to 15 of children aged 6 to 15 with ASDs. Employing a qualitative collective case study research method, we conducted cross-case analyses to address our research questions. Three major themes emerged: (a) descriptions of the sibling subsystem (b) cohesion between and among the siblings, and (c) adaptability of the participant siblings to having family members with ASDs. Discussion of these findings and recommendations for future research contributes to the existing literature on siblings of children with disabilities. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/949586 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=155

It?s our job to bridge the gap: Perspectives of bilingual autism providers on heritage language care / Melanie R. MARTIN LOYA in Autism, 28-10 (October 2024)  

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Parent-Implemented Social-Pragmatic Communication Intervention: A Pilot Study / Hedda MEADAN in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 29-2 (June 2014)  

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Parent peer coaching program: A cascading intervention for parents of children with autism in Mongolia / James D. LEE in Autism, 26-8 (November 2022)  

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Parent-to-parent support among parents of children with autism: A review of the literature / Adriana Kaori TEROL ; Christy D. YOON ; Hedda MEADAN in Autism, 28-2 (February 2024)  

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Strategies for capacity building in a low-resource setting: Stakeholders? voices / Hedda MEADAN ; Enkhjin OYUNBAATAR ; Amarbuyan AMAR in Autism, 28-1 (January 2024)  

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Telepractice parent-implemented training and coaching in a rural area in the UK: Impact on mothers and their children with autism / Lila KOSSYVAKI in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 98 (October 2022)  

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